How to Help Reduce Ozone

Drive Less

Driving a car is likely a person's single most polluting daily activity. Significant progress has been made in reducing emissions and improving air quality since the 1970s. However, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the number of miles that our vehicles travel has nearly tripled since then. People are driving more miles than ever before, and this offsets some of the advantages gained from cleaner technology.

Using an Alternative Work Schedule or Telecommuting to reduce the miles you drive to and from work

Travel by Carpooling, Ridesharing, or Mass Transit options to reduce the amount of vehicles on the road

Utilizing or starting a Park and Ride location

Shopping by phone, mail, or the Internet

Have a healthier commute with Walking or Biking

Drive Smart

How we operate our vehicles can help reduce pollution. Here are some ideas:

Slowly increase your car's speed and use cruise control on the highway.